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2 Thessalonians 2:9

2 Thessalonians 2:9
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan,.... That is, as a deceiver, a liar, and a murderer; for such was the working of Satan with our first parents; he seduced Eve, not only by subtlety,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan - Greek, κατ ̓ ἐνέργειαν τοὺ Σατανᾶ kat' energeian tou Satana. According to the energy of Satan; that is, the energetic or efficient operation…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Whose coming is after the working of Satan - The operation of God's Spirit sends his messengers; the operation of Satan's spirit sends his emissaries. The one comes κατ' ενεργειαν του Θεου, after or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

In these words the apostle confutes the error against which he had cautioned them, and gives the reasons why they should not expect the coming of Christ as just at hand. There were several events…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan Rather, even he, whose coming is according to the working of Satan (R. V.); for this sentence does not qualify the last clause of 2Th 2:8 by…